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Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
For more information please refer to the following link:

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4319360/fy26-lapse-of-appropriations-department-of-the-navy-resources-for-sailors-marin/
 

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MUTSU BAY (July 23, 2020) Sailors aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) wave at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Sailors while passing mine sweeper tenders JS Uraga (MST-463) and JS Bungo (MST-464) upon conclusion of Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020. MIWEX 2JA is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Strong)

VIRIN: 200723-N-UE100-1148.JPG
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Strong

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